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President Buhari Orders Complete Audit Of Dana Air

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered for a complete audit of Dana Air following the recent air mishaps that the airline has experienced.

Recall that in February one of the emergency doors of the Dana Air aircraft fell off on landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Barely two weeks later, a plane belonging to Dana Air overshot the runway in Port Harcourt after landing at the Port Harcourt Airport.

Speaking to State House correspondents yesterday Senior special assistant media to the president, Garba Shehu said the government is concerned about the safety and life of Nigerians. He said although there were no fatalities, the government had taken steps to investigate the two incidents with a view to finding solutions.

“A lot of quality time was spent discussing air safety, the government of Nigeria is very much concerned about safety and the life of Nigerians, this is following the recent air incidents  minor as they were  because there are no fatalities, the government did feel concern and the minister did report to the council on steps that were taken  following the last incident in Port Harcourt.

“As soon as that happened, a few seconds, a rescue team was there on the ground and few moments thereafter made every passenger on board was evacuated, theere was no harm to persons and this is something that should be celebrated. Continuing, Shehu said

“Within 24 hours an official investigation commenced, as investigators arrived in Port Harcourt and began work. One week after that a preliminary report was prepared and it was about   this that the council was briefed.

“Consequently as announced by the aviation authorities, the engineer and Pilot of that particular aircraft  got their licences both suspended and beyond that the government has ordered a complete audit of Dana airlines in terms of personel, operations ,technical capacity ,” he stated.

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